Advocacy

Support the MODERN WIC Act

The More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act (MODERN WIC Act), sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), would relax physical presence requirements, […]

2024 State of WIC Report: Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

The National WIC Association (NWA) has released the 2024 State of WIC Report, celebrating 50 years of improving maternal and child health in the U.S. As the nation’s first “Food […]

Congressional Letter on WIC Food Package: November 2022

In November 2022, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued a joint letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging swift action to advance a science-based […]

Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Prioritizing Healthier Outcomes for the Next Generation

In 2022, Congress passed a narrow child nutrition package that enacted long overdue reforms so that school-age children would be fed during the summer months. This is just the first […]

WIC’s Role in Strengthening Breastfeeding

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has embraced breastfeeding support and promotion as a core element of program services. With medical and dietary guidance – […]

Preparing the Next Generation of WIC’s Nutrition Workforce

As WIC increasingly leverages new technologies to enhance access and services, WIC’s strength remains the dedicated workforce of nutrition professionals who counsel and support parents and families during a transformative […]

Striking the Right Balance: Modernizing WIC Access with Remote Service Models

As WIC works to reach a larger share of the eligible population, remote services have proven to be a popular and effective tool to expand the program’s reach and impacts. […]

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know

After championing the legislation for nearly a decade, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law in December 2022. The new law makes several important changes to ensure […]

Enhancing Efforts to Reach Eligible WIC Families

Despite a clear record of improved maternal, infant, and child health outcomes, WIC is currently serving approximately half of the total eligible population. The American Rescue Plan Act included funding […]

WIC’s Role in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was unveiled at the White House Conference in September 2022. The Strategy lays out a vision to reduce hunger and build healthier […]